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Although Malaysia gained independence in 1957, the Malaysian Federation was not formed until 1963. The day became known as Malaysia Day, and since 2010, is celebrated as a national holiday on September 16.Jan 12, 2019
Malaysia's Independence Day, is celebrated every year on August 31. It's definitely a colorful, festive time to be in Kuala Lumpur or traveling anywhere in Malaysia!
The Federation of Malaya (predecessor to Malaysia) gained independence from Britain in 1957. Malaysians celebrate the historic event as a national holiday with parades, fireworks, excitement, and flag-waving cheer. Tourists enjoy getting to see the many groups in processions dressed in traditional garb to represent their ethnic backgrounds.
Although Kuala Lumpur is the holiday's epicenter, expect smaller Hari Merdeka celebrations all over the country. Special sporting events are arranged, and stores promote sales.
Hari Merdeka is pronounced as "har-ee mer-day-kuh."
Malaysia's Independence Day
The Federation of Malaya gained independence from British rule on August 31, 1957. The official Malayan Declaration of Independence was read at 9:30 a.m. at the Stadium Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur before dignitaries that included the King and Queen of Thailand. Over 20,000 people gathered to celebrate the sovereignty of their new country.
On August 30, 1957, the night before the official declaration, a crowd gathered at Merdeka Square — a large field in Kuala Lumpur — to witness the birth of an independent nation. The lights were turned off at 11:58 p.m. for two minutes of darkness. The British Union Jack was lowered, and Malaysia's new flag was raised in its place. At midnight, the lights were switched back on for the first time in the new country.
Note:Independence Day in Indonesia (August 17) is also known as Hari Merdeka in Bahasa Indonesia, the local language, but it has nothing to do with Hari Merdeka